A Pearl is a hard, rounded object produced by certain mollusks, primarily oysters. Pearl is valued as a gemstone and is cultivated or harvested for jeweller. Pearls are formed inside the shell of certain...
There are real pearls and then there are fake (faux) pearls... If you are buying pearls, you may be able to identify fake pearls by their name: simulated, faux, glass, plastic, resin, artificial, manmade....
Sapphires remain America’s #1 selling colored gem. While not as expensive as rubies, the price for a fine quality sapphire can be higher than that of a diamond. First a few things about sapphires. Not all...
What' going on with Mystic Topaz? Why are prices escalating and just why are so many consumers falling in love with this gem? The market for Mystic Topaz (and it comes in 30+ variations) is on the rise due to...
Opal: Color: An orangy crystalline glow if put up to light, but when held in hand runs the gamut from opaque white to crystalline orange. All opals have a background color and texture upon which brilliant...
The eBay Advantage:There are many advantages to buying jewelry through eBay online auctions. The first advantage is pricing. In many cases, one could never go into any jewelry store and find the bargains that...
Diamond enhancements are specific treatments, performed on natural and sometimes synthetic gems (usually those already cut and polished into gems), which are designed to improve the gemological characteristics...
Tanzanite is the blue/purple variety of the mineral zoisite discovered in the Meralani Hills of northern Tanzania in 1968, near the city of Arusha. It is a popular and valuable gemstone when cut, although its...
Does designer jewelry go up in value? While many know the names of world renowned designer's who have been around for decades (such as, Cartier, Tiffany and Harry Winston). There are designer's who have made...